THAILAND: Weekend protest is a numbers game, with a bit of monarchy thrown in
The size of this weekend’s demonstration will strongly shape near-term narratives of the movement’s momentum. It could also affect how protesters approach the issue of reforms in Thailand’s monarchy. Thaksin’s Red Shirts could stay out of the spotlight, which helps l… Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
THAILAND: Finance Minister’s resignation is another blow for Prayuth
Finance Minister Predee Daochai resigned after 26 days in office. He cited health reasons, but the dominant speculation in Bangkok is that he found the ministry’s politics to be unmanageable. As reported by the Bangkok Post, Predee had earlier disagreed with his deputy, Santi Pro… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
THAILAND: Expect more protests, and maybe politics entering uncharted territory
Protesters on Sunday held the largest anti-government gathering since the 2014 coup, with crowd estimates ranging from 10,000 – 15,000. The high turnout will likely encourage the movement, which now calls itself the Free People, to hold more demonstrations over the next few weeks… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Expect more protests, and maybe politics entering uncharted territory
Protesters on Sunday held the largest anti-government gathering since the 2014 coup, with crowd estimates ranging from 10,000 – 15,000. The high turnout will likely encourage the movement, which now calls itself the Free People, to hold more demonstrations over the next few weeks… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Could protesters and the government be headed for a confrontation?
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has fired a warning shot at protesters for involving the monarchy in their reform demands. The next move is with the protesters, and what they do could determine whether the situation escalates in the coming months. Anti-government demonstrator… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Cabinet nominees show Prayuth’s difficult balancing act
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on 30 July submitted for royal approval the names of new cabinet members who would replace those that resigned two weeks ago. There has been no announcement yet and the list below is unofficial. The lineup shows how Prayuth, who is not a member o… Become a member to read […]
THAILAND: Protests are a careful dance, for now
Student protesters have returned to Thailand’s streets in substantial numbers, and they are likely to continue with their demonstrations through the next few weeks. The students are demanding several political changes, with the most significant ones being the dissolution of parli… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Past is future, or Thailand’s return to the pre-Thaksin era
With the recent political changes, Thailand continues its move back to the fragmented party politics of the 1990s. As economic czar Somkid Jatusripitak’s frustrations have revealed, coordination difficulties abound in the current government, which could reduce its ability … Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: A reshuffle does not mean a reform agenda
The country could suffer the deepest recession in Southeast Asia. A reshuffle of key economic positions in the third quarter is more about political consolidation than in formulating new ways of thinking about economic policy. The focus will continue to be on the big-ticke… Become a member to read the rest of this article
THAILAND: Changes in PPRP indicate key economic portfolios at stake
Over the weekend, the People’s State Power Party (Palang Pracharath, PPRP), which leads the government coalition, selected General (ret.) Prawit Wongsuwan as party leader and Anucha Nakasai as secretary general. Prawit was the number two in the junta that ran Thailand from 2014 t… Become a member to read the rest of this article